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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,266.70, 85,903.31 and 38,351.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,266.70, 85,903.31 and 38,351.85 is: 52,910.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,266.70 : 85,903.31 = 38,351.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,266.70/85,903.31 = 38,351.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,266.70x = 85,903.31 × 38,351.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,266.70x = 3,294,551,250.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,551,250.31/62,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,910.32

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